Privacy Policy

Your privacy is important to us. This policy explains how HiresInfo collects, uses, and protects your personal information.

Last Updated: January 15, 2024
Effective Date: January 1, 2024

Introduction

HiresInfo ("we," "our," or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy and ensuring the security of your personal information. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, disclose, and safeguard your information when you use our IT job portal platform.

By using HiresInfo, you consent to the data practices described in this policy. If you do not agree with the practices described in this policy, please do not use our services.

Important: This policy applies to all users of HiresInfo, including job seekers, bench sales professionals, employers, and administrators. Different user types may have additional specific privacy considerations outlined below.

1. Information We Collect

Personal Information You Provide

Account Information

  • • Full name and contact details
  • • Email address and phone number
  • • Password (encrypted)
  • • User type (job seeker, employer, etc.)
  • • Company information (for business users)

Professional Information

  • • Resume and CV documents
  • • Work experience and skills
  • • Education and certifications
  • • Job preferences and alerts
  • • Location and relocation preferences

Information We Collect Automatically

  • • IP address and device information
  • • Browser type and operating system
  • • Pages visited and time spent on site
  • • Referral sources and search terms
  • • Cookies and similar tracking technologies
  • • Usage patterns and feature interactions

Information from Third Parties

We may receive information about you from third parties, including:

  • • Social media platforms (if you choose to connect accounts)
  • • Professional networking sites
  • • Background check services (with your consent)
  • • Recruitment partners and affiliates
2. How We Use Your Information

Primary Uses

  • ✓ Provide and maintain our job portal services
  • ✓ Match job seekers with relevant opportunities
  • ✓ Enable communication between users
  • ✓ Process job applications and manage recruitment
  • ✓ Send job alerts and notifications
  • ✓ Provide customer support and assistance

Secondary Uses

  • ✓ Improve our platform and user experience
  • ✓ Conduct analytics and research
  • ✓ Prevent fraud and ensure security
  • ✓ Comply with legal obligations
  • ✓ Send marketing communications (with consent)
  • ✓ Develop new features and services
3. How We Share Your Information

We do not sell, trade, or rent your personal information to third parties for marketing purposes.

We may share your information in the following circumstances:

With Your Consent

When you explicitly agree to share information with specific employers or partners.

Service Providers

With trusted third-party service providers who assist in operating our platform (email services, hosting, analytics).

Legal Requirements

When required by law, court order, or to protect our rights and safety.

Business Transfers

In connection with a merger, acquisition, or sale of assets (with notice to users).

4. Data Security

We implement appropriate technical and organizational security measures to protect your personal information against unauthorized access, alteration, disclosure, or destruction.

Technical Safeguards

  • • SSL/TLS encryption for data transmission
  • • Encrypted password storage
  • • Regular security audits and updates
  • • Secure cloud infrastructure
  • • Access controls and authentication

Organizational Measures

  • • Employee training on data protection
  • • Limited access on need-to-know basis
  • • Regular backup and recovery procedures
  • • Incident response procedures
  • • Third-party security assessments

Important: While we strive to protect your information, no method of transmission over the internet or electronic storage is 100% secure. We cannot guarantee absolute security.

5. Your Privacy Rights

You have certain rights regarding your personal information. These rights may vary depending on your location.

Access

Request a copy of the personal information we hold about you.

Correction

Request correction of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Deletion

Request deletion of your personal information (subject to legal requirements).

Portability

Request transfer of your data to another service provider.

Restriction

Request limitation of processing in certain circumstances.

Objection

Object to processing based on legitimate interests or direct marketing.

How to Exercise Your Rights

To exercise any of these rights, please contact us using the information provided in the "Contact Us" section below. We will respond to your request within 30 days.

You may also update much of your information directly through your account settings.

6. Cookies and Tracking Technologies

We use cookies and similar tracking technologies to enhance your experience on our platform.

Essential Cookies

Required for basic site functionality and security.

Analytics Cookies

Help us understand how users interact with our site.

Marketing Cookies

Used to deliver relevant advertisements (with consent).

You can control cookies through your browser settings. However, disabling certain cookies may affect site functionality.

7. Data Retention

We retain your personal information for as long as necessary to provide our services and comply with legal obligations.

  • • Active accounts: Until account deletion
  • • Inactive accounts: 3 years after last activity
  • • Job applications: 2 years after application
  • • Financial records: 7 years (legal requirement)
8. International Data Transfers

Your information may be transferred to and processed in countries other than your own.

We ensure appropriate safeguards are in place, including standard contractual clauses and adequacy decisions.

9. Children's Privacy

Our services are not intended for individuals under 16 years of age.

We do not knowingly collect personal information from children. If we become aware of such collection, we will delete the information promptly.

10. Changes to This Policy

We may update this privacy policy from time to time to reflect changes in our practices or legal requirements.

We will notify you of significant changes via email or prominent notice on our website.

11. Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy or our data practices, please contact us:

Email

privacy@hiresinfo.com

legal@hiresinfo.com

Phone

+1 (555) 123-4567

Mon-Fri, 9 AM - 6 PM EST

Address

HiresInfo Privacy Office
123 Tech Street
Silicon Valley, CA 94000

This privacy policy is part of our commitment to transparency and your privacy rights.